Building a Product Ecosystem Around Dev Services
Hey! 👋
I recently launched appsbyluke.com, focusing on building apps for startups.
Dropped it on ProductHunt last week - wasn't the massive launch I dreamed of, but it got me thinking about scaling my impact.
Here's my plan to build a connected ecosystem of different tier products.
High-Tier ($5k-20k): App Development
- MVP, advanced apps builds for startups
- Three packages: Core, Plus, and Pro
- Perfect for founders who need a complete, polished
- Helps me understand real startup challenges
Mid-Tier ($99-299): Reusable Solutions
- Ready-to-use components (auth, payments, user management etc.)
- Clean, production-ready code
- For technical founders who can code but want to move faster
- "Know-how" (guides) on setting all the tech around the app
- Takes care of the "boring" parts so they focus on core features
Low-Tier (sub-$100): Starter Kits (This tier is currently something that I am thinking about, I don't have anything specific yet)
- Planning phase
- Thinking about targeted solutions for specific niches
- Could be templates, guides, or mini-products, not sure yet
- Bridge between free content and paid solutions
Free Resources
- Sharing MVP launching insights
- Considering an ebook about idea-to-launch process
- Considering some form of building in public, but I see decline of this trend
Here's the interesting part - I'm planning to demonstrate this ecosystem by building app products. The Keyword Apps Approach
- Building apps targeting specific keywords
- Focus on medium volume, low competition terms
- Using domains that match search intent
- Quick launches (2-4 weeks per app, I still have other work to do, so I can't move as fast as with clients apps)
Each app will:
- Use my component library
- Follow my documented process
- Serve as a real case study
- Generate organic traffic through SEO
- Create additional revenue streams
The ecosystem is designed to create natural progression:
- Free content attracts founders at different stages
- Starter kits help them begin their journey
- Component library speeds up development
- Custom development for those ready to move fast
Each tier supports the others:
- Free content builds trust for all paid offerings
- Lower tiers demonstrate value for higher tiers
- Higher tiers inform what to build for lower tiers
- Showcase apps prove the system works
Next Steps:
- Launching the component library
- Starting first keyword app (will share progress!)
- Building free content alongside
- Using learnings to shape starter kits
Would love to hear your thoughts!
Anyone else experimenting with keyword-based products or building showcase apps, ecosystem of products?
